melin Community Marketing Manager

archipelagocos; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary catered lunches

Generous product gifting

Paid beach days

5/10-year milestone travel gifts

Job summary

Archipelago Companies is seeking a hybrid role in San Clemente, CA, focusing on community and sports marketing. The ideal candidate will oversee relationships with top-tier athletes and cultivate new partnerships.

The position requires extensive travel (up to 75%) and involves designing grassroots community initiatives that build long-term loyalty. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is essential. Compensation ranges from $90k to $110k, plus bonuses and generous perks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Sports or Community Marketing.
• Deep network of impactful people.
• Comfortable in multiple lifestyle verticals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and elevate the melin Family.
• Identify new potential ambassadors.
• Lead community strategy and grassroots programs.
• Integrate athletes into plans and campaigns.
• Track the impact of community initiatives.
• Represent melin at events.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Community marketing

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

Asana

Job description

Who We Are

At melin, we set out to create the most premium headwear in the world. We believe that with more thought, time, and care, we can extend the life of our products and the adventures they go on. We are a small, elite team of "A-Players" who move fast and play for keeps. We’re looking for one incredible human—a connector, a culture-shifter, a host with the most and a pro-level relationship builder—to join our internal family.

The Mission

This is the heartbeat of our brand. Your mission is to curate, care for, and expand the melin family—an elite roster of high integrity professional athletes and world-class ambassadors rooted in a shared passion for giving back and bettering themselves and those around them. You are the bridge between our high-performance products and the legends who wear it.

You’ll be the primary point of contact for our Tier 1 athletes, ensuring they have everything they need to win, while simultaneously hunting for the highest quality humans with the most elite talent in the worlds of Fashion, Golf, Run, Outdoor, Snow, Skate, Surf and Motorsports. You’re attending and supporting events, traveling to the biggest stages in sports, and authentically incorporating melin while also creating the activations that bring our diverse melin family of athletes and adventurers together for experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.

What You’ll Do

• Family First: Oversee and elevate the melin Family. You’re the direct line for our Tier 1 athletes handling everything from signature hat collabs to photoshoot logistics and how we add value to their life and achievement of their goals.
• The Scout: Constantly identify and procure "in-roads" to new potential ambassadors and run point on any potential new verticals. You’ll maintain a hot-list of 50 perspective members who align with our DNA and help us break into new spaces.
• The Architect: Lead the community strategy. You’ll design grassroots programs, elite seeding initiatives, and high-impact events that build long term relationships and brand loyalty.
• The Connector: Work hand-in-hand with our Creative and Content teams to involve our roster of melin family in to our plans, campaigns and events.
• The Hustle: Drive ROI. You’ll track the impact of the family, reporting on hits, misses, and learnings while ensuring our partners are paid and supported on time.
• The Face: You are there with the team hitting the adventures together. Whether you’re behind a boat, on a board, swinging clubs, or trackside you represent melin at the highest level.

Who You Are

• A Culture Native: You don't just know these industries; you live them. You’re comfortable in every vertical we play in, from the clubhouse to the backcountry.
• The Rolodex: You have a deep network of impactful people and the "elite people skills" to turn a cold intro into a lifelong partnership.
• The Road Warrior: You’re ready to hit the ground running. This role is heavy on travel (up to 75%) and high on energy.
• The Closer: You have 5+ years of experience in Sports or Community Marketing and a proven track record of executing world-class activations.
• The Professional: You’re organized (Asana is your friend), analytical, and can navigate contracts and accounting with ease. You're a critical thinker who executes with "Meticulous Excellence."

The Goods

• Compensation: $90k - $110k base + annual bonus potential.
• Fuel: Complimentary catered lunches 3 days a week.
• Gear: Generous product gifting and brand discounts.
• The Vibe: Paid beach days, giveback days, and 5/10-year milestone travel gifts.
• Location: Hybrid in San Clemente, CA (The epicenter of the lifestyle).

Ready to join the family? If you’re an "A-Player" who can balance high-level strategy with boots-on-the-ground hustle, we want to meet you.

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.